What changed in Company of Heroes 2 in 2023

21 updates · 4 main milestones · Jan 9, 2023 to Jan 19, 2023

  1. 7 events
    Resolved multiple crashes related to configurations and renderingbug fix

    Several crashes were identified and fixed during the Tech Test.

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    Enhanced sound output quality settingsaudio

    Fixed issue where sound output quality defaulted to Low or Medium instead of High.

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    Fixed issues causing lighting shadow artifacts and missing terrain detailsbug fix

    Two rendering and map bugs were addressed to improve visual fidelity.

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    Added customizable keybinds and WASD camera controlsquality of life

    New options for camera controls and keybinding to enhance player experience.

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    Reworking and optimizing audio effects for realismaudio

    Audio effects for cannons, machineguns, and explosions are being reworked for better impact.

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    Ongoing discussions for balance and unit abilities post-launchbalance changeMilestone

    Feedback from the Tech Test will inform balance patches and quality-of-life changes after launch.

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    Improved vehicle starting state with slight weatheringvisuals

    Vehicles will now start in a more weathered state to enhance realism.

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  2. 13 events
    Client Stability and Compatibility Testingquality of lifeMilestone

    Testing various hardware and software configurations for stability.

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    Feedback on Faction Balance and Unitsbalance change

    Player feedback will inform future balance changes and gameplay iterations.

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    Server Load and Stability TestingperformanceMilestone

    Testing server performance during matches, logins, and matchmaking.

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    Multiplayer Tech Test Startsseasonal event

    The Multiplayer Tech Test will be available to all players for free starting January 11th.

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    Text Chat Box Width Issueui ux

    Text chat box may get wider than intended when typing long messages.

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    Available Multiplayer Modesgameplay

    Players can engage in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 matches during the tech test.

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    Mission Zero Tutorial Introductionnew content

    First-time launch tutorial available, though many tutorials will be absent during the test.

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    Smoke Launcher Ability Bugbug fix

    The Smoke Launcher ability on the Panzer III cannot be used more than once.

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    Known Issues and Bugs Reportingbug fix

    Players can report bugs and issues encountered during the tech test.

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    Wehrmacht Sniper Missing Veterancy Descriptionsbug fix

    Veterancy descriptions are missing for the Wehrmacht Sniper.

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    Battlegroups Display Issuebug fix

    Battlegroups may show as pink placeholder boxes after finishing an automatch game.

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    Incorrect Territory Point Income in Twin Beachesbug fix

    Twin Beaches map has incorrect territory point income and Victory point count.

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    Company of Heroes 3 Multiplayer Tech Test Launchnew contentMilestone

    The Multiplayer Tech Test begins on January 11th, allowing players to test the game before its official launch.

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  3. 1 event
    Public Multiplayer Tech Test Registrationnew content

    Players can register for the public Multiplayer Tech Test starting January 11th.

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